APPLY: UN Environment Young Champions of the Earth Competition 2018

Young Champions of the Earth aims to celebrate and support individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who have outstanding potential to create positive environmental impact.

In 2018, seven young people – selected from every global region – will be named Young Champions of the Earth. These winners receive seed funding, intensive training, and tailored mentorship to help them bring their big environmental ideas to life.

Each winner will be expected to implement their big idea and keep us updated on their progress by producing videos and blogs that we will share on our website.

WORTH

Each winner will receive the following:

• US$15,000 in seed funding;
• Attendance at a high-level UN meeting;
• An introduction to dignitaries at the Champions of the Earth Award Ceremony;
• Publicity and recognition through online and global media;
• Access to a community of Covestro experts offering insights and mentoring; and
• Participation in an entrepreneurial training program provided by The DO School.

ELIGIBILTY

To be eligible for the competition:

• You must be an individual between the ages of 18 and 30 who have outstanding potential to create positive environmental impact.
• Resident of any country in the world

DEADLINE: April 2 2018

To apply and for more information visit here